Children's Residential Support Worker

Children's Residential Support Worker Manchester, England

Together Trust
Full Time Manchester, England 21283 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

We are opening a new service and are looking for Children’s Residential Care Workers to support to young people with complex needs and emotional behavioural difficulties.

Location

Central Manchester

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Salary

£21,283.00 annual salary

In addition to this basic salary, you can also earn £87.28 for each sleep in and an additional 25% enhancement for all weekend hours worked.

    Two yearly salary increments.

    27 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years plus bank holidays.

    Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity.

    Flexible working is encouraged.

    Full & Part time opportunities are available.

    Continuous professional development

Are you new to social care? Do you enjoy helping others? Have you been a carer for friends or family?

Do you want your employer to support your wellbeing and ambitions to progress your career development?

Here at Together Trust our vision is to champion a better future for the children, & young people we support.

We are looking for people who share our values to work with us in our new service in Central Manchester. You will be on an exciting journey within a new team.

Main Responsibilities

As a Residential Support Worker, you will work as part of a residential care team providing support for children’s physical, emotional and social care needs.

You will work on your own initiative and as part of a team. In your role as Residential Support Worker, you will support children/ young people to explore and develop them as individuals and to help them overcome any adverse childhood experiences.

You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the children and young people as individuals.

  • You will be expected to key work children and young people.
  • You will plan fun activities supporting the children & young people to participate

About the service

The service is based in central Manchester, providing support for young people with emotional & behavioural difficulties.

About you & Qualifications

Ideally, we are looking for someone with experience in a similar background, but it is not essential as full training will be provided. You can also work towards your level 4 in Children, Young People and Families practitioner qualification.

Excellent communication and people skills. You will liaise with other staff, parents/carers and will need to write reports.

Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, taking the lead when required, maintaining & encouraging open and honest communication.

Why work for us

    You will be joining a talented team of like-minded people.

    Company pension plan with 7% employer contribution.

    Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.

    Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.

    Mental Health First Aiders offering support from trained colleagues, and free mental health support through our employee assistance provider Lifeworks.

    Access to health plans where you can subscribe to claim towards therapy, dental care etc. through Simply Health.

    Free in person and online yoga classes for all staff.

    A range of discounts and cycle to work schemes as well as a staff council and staff networks.

Working for Together Trust

Every day is different at Together Trust, and you will be empowering people to live the best life possible. Plus, you will be supported by an understanding team and a charity that values and cares for you.

Find out more about what it is like working with us: https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/join-us

For more information about the benefits we offer, please see the documents attached below.

We are a Real Living Wage employer

Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.

Apply now!

If you think you might have the relevant skills and experience we are looking for, or are thinking of a career change, please get in touch via [email protected] or apply now.

We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK.

(We can only accept applications from UK based candidates as we are not part of any visa sponsorship scheme).

Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individual.

You must be at least 22 years of age to work in our Residential services.

Children's Residential Support Worker
Together Trust

https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/
Cheadle, United Kingdom
Mark Lee
$5 to $25 million (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
1870
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